Classic, chic, unexpected, elegant, and contemporary are just some of the terms used to describe La Réserve Eden au Lac Zurich. This 5-star hotel is located just a few feet from Lake Zurich and a short stroll from the famed Zurich Opera House. A project by hospitality entrepreneur Michel Reybier, the original 1909 Eden au Lac was completely reimagined and transformed into a luxury contemporary hotel. This transformation was realized through the creative vision of Philippe Starck, adding another distinguished property to Michel Reybier’s La Réserve hospitality portfolio. ACCOMMODATIONS There are 37 elegantly designed rooms and 3 suites in various categories and sizes, ranging from 27 sqm to 79 sqm. Featuring a nautical-inspired decor, the suites embody mid-century modern style, infused with elements of wood and nautical themes. The suites feel like sophisticated yacht cabins with 5-star hotel amenities. The bathrooms feature chic marble double washbasins, wooden floors, and separate shower and toilet. Choose a lake-facing suite to enjoy mesmerizing views of Lake Zurich and the distant Swiss Alps. DINING Eden Kitchen & Bar, a Michelin-starred restaurant, presents internationally influenced cuisine under the direction of Executive Chef Marco Ortolani. The open kitchen format provides a culinary theater experience for diners. Notably, Eden Kitchen & Bar serves breakfast, Sunday brunch, lunch, and afternoon delights, operating from 6:30 a.m. to midnight. Equally inviting is La Muña, located on the sixth floor, offering a cozy dining atmosphere indoors or the option of dining on an open rooftop terrace with unique views of Lake Zurich, the historic center, and the Alps. Indulge in Japanese and Peruvian dishes complemented by an extensive wine list. Lastly, the Eden Cigar Lounge boasts a cellar and trendy bar area with live DJs every day, adjacent to the lobby. WELLNESS The Le Reserve offers a comprehensive wellness and fitness program catering to diverse interests. The amenities include a fitness room, as well as complimentary access to Fitnesspark Stadelhofen, located a few blocks from the hotel. This facility features a variety of fitness classes and a spacious center measuring over 7,300 square feet (680 square meters). Guests can also enjoy complimentary e-bikes, scenic running trails, and various unique experiences available for an additional fee, such as paragliding, a sauna boat, and indoor skydiving. Additionally, there are over 60 museums in the vicinity for guests to explore. La Réserve Eden au Lac Zurich Utoquai 45, 8008 Zürich +044 266 25 25 www.lareserve-zurich.com By Markin Abras, Senior Travel Writer. Images courtesy of La Réserve Eden au Lac Zurich

There is something special about the HERMITAGE Hotel. Located lakeside on Lake Lucerne, this hip and stylish hotel is designed with a focus on a lifestyle approach. It is a place to see and be seen, but also to relax and enjoy Hermitage’s golden amenity – a beach club unique to Lucerne where you can soak up the sun while overlooking the gorgeous views of Lake Lucerne. ACCOMMODATIONS Featuring 69 rooms with lake views, the HERMITAGE was designed by Herzog & de Meuron with a nautical modern motif and meticulous attention to detail in its fabric selections, bedding, and simple yet modern in-room furniture and lighting features. Each room offers a spectacular view of the lake and mountains, enhancing your stay experience. There are various room options available to choose from, including the Lake View Design Balcony, which includes an additional balcony; the Lake View Deluxe Suite, a spacious room located on the top floor; the Lake View Deluxe, situated on the top two floors; the Lake View Superior; and the Lake & Garden View Standard, located on the lowest floor. DINING HERMITAGE Restaurant, overlooking garden, lake, and mountain views, showcases culinary brilliance with locally sourced, first-class ingredients led by executive chef Andreas Knöchel. Enjoy Swiss dishes, including classics like Cordon Bleu, Bärlauch-Gnocchi, and Swiss Lachs alongside a selection of meat delicacies. Complementing the menu are carefully chosen wines from Switzerland and Europe. Operating daily from 7 AM to 11 PM. Meanwhile, its Happy Sunday Brunch, held from 11 AM to 3 PM, offers a delightful buffet of cold and warm delicacies. Worth mentioning is the ability to dine at the Beach Club, weather permitting, offering delightful choices. The Hermitage Bar, a place to see and be seen, is open Monday to Friday from 3 PM to midnight, and on weekends from 12 noon to midnight. WELLNESS HERMITAGE’s Wellness Corner is the perfect place to unwind. It’s a cozy retreat complete with massage treatments, a sauna, sanarium, steam bath, and infrared cabin. Plus, staying fit is easy at the Hermitage’s Fitness Room, which is equipped with the latest endurance and strength equipment. Additionally, the property offers quite a bit for its guests, including complimentary on-water activities like pedal boats and stand-up paddleboarding, as well as e-bikes allowing you to explore the surrounding areas. You can also take advantage of complimentary tennis courts and expert instruction. Other HERMITAGE offers a range of venues and services for special events like workshops, business meetings, and weddings. From a panoramic hall to lakeside aperitifs and a spacious bar overlooking Lake Lucerne, it is an ideal place to host an event and create tailored experiences. HERMITAGE Lake Lucerne Seeburgstrasse 72 6006, Luzern, Switzerland +041 375 81 81 www.hermitage.ch By Markin Abras, Senior Travel Writer. Images courtesy of HERMITAGE

Experience contemporary Mediterranean cuisine at Kitchen Restaurant, an elegant Michelin-starred establishment overlooking the lush botanical gardens at the Sheraton Lake Como Hotel. Under the leadership of chef Andrea Casali, Kitchen Restaurant earned a prestigious Michelin Star in 2022. Kitchen’s culinary philosophy emphasizes hand-picked, locally sourced produce, using raw ingredients and quick cooking techniques to preserve flavors and nutritional composition. The menu offers a modern interpretation of classic Italian gourmet cuisine, focusing on seasonal vegetables and herbs from the restaurant’s biodynamic garden, “Le Luci del Kitchen,” visible at the entrance. Choose from two tasting menus: the Green menu, based on the garden’s bounty and seasonal offerings, and the Experience menu, as well as a delightful à la carte selection. Signature dishes include prawns with peas, beurre blanc sauce, and quinoa, as well as homemade pasta with Parmigiano Reggiano, foie gras, pear, and balsamic vinegar. Worth mentioning is the kitchen’s extensive wine selection. Kitchen is closed on Mondays. Lunch is served Wednesday through Sunday from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM, and dinner is available Tuesday through Sunday from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM. The dress code is elegant. Kitchen Via per Cernobbio 41A Como, Italy +39 031516460 www.kitchencomo.com By Markin Abras, Senior Travel Writer. Images courtesy of Kitchen.

La Terrazza, located at Lake Como’s Grand Hotel Tremezzo, is a dining experience worth booking. This restaurant is renowned not only for its exquisite cuisine but also for its rich historical significance, having hosted notable figures such as Napoléon Bonaparte, Winston Churchill, Natalie Portman, Gwen Stefani, and Edward Norton. La Terrazza is the only restaurant in the world offering Gualtiero Marchesi’s most famous dishes. Marchesi, known as the “Maestro” and the father of contemporary Italian cuisine, created iconic dishes such as Dripping di pesce, Riso, oro e zafferano, Raviolo aperto, and Il rosso e il nero. Guests can enjoy these culinary masterpieces on a beautiful terrace overlooking Lake Como, with tables impeccably. The menu caters to diverse tastes, featuring seafood, meats, Italian favorites, and delightful desserts like the classic Crêpes Suzette. La Terrazza is open for dinner from 7:30 p.m to 10:30 p.m. The dress code is elegant. Ristorante La Terrazza Gualtiero Marches Located in the Grand Hotel Tremezzo Via Regina, 8, 22019 Tremezzo CO, Italy +39 0344 42491 www.grandhoteltremezzo.com By Markin Abras, Senior Travel Writer. Images courtesy of Ristorante La Terrazza

Swiss Diamond Hotel Lugano is a romantic and elegant 5-star hotel directly overlooking the shores of Lake Lugano. Located in Vico Morcote, Switzerland, the hotel is just 15 minutes from Lugano’s city center, offering spectacular views of the water and mountains. ACCOMMODATIONS Most rooms and suites at Swiss Diamond Hotel Lugano feature lake views. Choose from a classic-style room or a Deluxe Suite, which offers splendid views of Ticinese nature for a more intimate and comfortable stay. All accommodations come with cable and Wi-Fi internet, LCD televisions, and bathrooms equipped with showers or tubs, bathrobes, slippers, and makeup/shaving mirrors. Worth mentioning is the grandiose The Presidential Suite, spanning about 100 square meters, providing an unforgettable experience with its warm furnishings, soft carpets, and refined drapes. It features a bright living room with comfortable armchairs, a bar corner, and a large terrace where you can enjoy a drink while admiring the relaxing shades of Lake Ceresio. DINING The Swiss Diamond Hotel Lugano features two restaurants, Lago and Panorama, offering top Mediterranean cuisine with breathtaking views. The two bars, Orient and Lago, are perfect year-round and offer a fine selection of cigars, whiskeys, and quality drinks. The menu includes dishes rooted in Italian and Ticino traditions with Asian influences. Chef Giuseppe Pistritto, of Sicilian origin, blends Mediterranean and Ticino traditions with reinterpretations inspired by Asian cuisine. The focus on quality, freshness, and excellence ensures a continuously evolving gastronomic experience. The Lago Bar, located by the pool, is open throughout the summer season with a dedicated menu and a wide selection of drinks. Enjoy live music every week and views of the hotel’s private marina on Lake Lugano. SPA The hotel offers guests a fully equipped gym and the Venus Wellness Center, an ideal place to purify your body and free your mind. The spa features a hammam, Turkish bath, indoor pool with a jacuzzi, dry heat sauna, and steam sauna. Various treatments are available, including the “Wellness Day” and the popular “Detox” package. Guests can choose from over 10 types of massages, facial and body treatments, and a range of beauty services, including hair, makeup, and curative treatments. OTHER The hotel offers two versatile, multifunctional rooms equipped for meetings, conferences, and various events. The Business Rooms provide a space to rest between commitments. Swiss Diamond Hotel Lugano Riva lago Olivella 29, 6921 Vico Morcote, Italy +091 735 00 00 www.swissdiamondhotel.com By Markin Abras, Senior Travel Writer. Images courtesy of Swiss Diamond Hotel Lugano

Sotheby's is set to present its July Discoveries sales, offering an eclectic array of artworks spanning various media, regions, and eras. This exciting sale context brings together pieces from each of Sotheby’s Fine Art Departments, creating a unique opportunity for collectors to explore a rich tapestry of artistic expressions. The sales feature paintings, prints, photographs, digital art, and sculptures created over the past 150 years. The event is divided into two distinct segments: Modern Discoveries and Contemporary Discoveries. Modern Discoveries highlights art from the early days of Impressionism through to the pioneering works of Abstract Expressionism. Contemporary Discoveries, on the other hand, focuses on art from the 1960s up to the present day. Designed with today's collector in mind, the July Discoveries sales cater to both emerging buyers, who are encouraged to expand the scope of their collections, and seasoned connoisseurs whose collections already transcend traditional categories. The Contemporary Discoveries auction will open for bidding on Tuesday, July 9th, with lots closing successively on Tuesday, July 16th. Additionally, the highlights exhibition will be available for viewing at Sotheby's York Avenue galleries starting Wednesday, July 10th. For assistance with bidding and registration, please contact Sotheby's at +1 212 606 7000. *ML Staff. Content/image courtesy of Sotheby's.* ML Staff. Content/image courtesy of Sothebys

Julia Roberts wore a polo dress with web trim, part of the Gucci Tennis collection, Paul Mescal wore a Gucci custom blue suit with silver Round Interlocking G button detail and Gucci Horsebit black leather loafers, and Jack Grealish wore a Gucci GG blue suit and a pair of white leather Ace sneakers with green and red web at The Championships 2024 on Day 14 of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 14, 2024 in Wimbledon, England. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Gucci/Getty Images

Giorgio Armani dressed select participants of the 32nd Annual ESPY Awards. The ceremony took place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, CA and was broadcast live on Thursday, July 11th at 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET on ABC. Host Serena Williams wore a custom Giorgio Armani Privé black cady gown with lurex accents for the red carpet. The gown features a fully embroidered bra and a train in gold Swarovski crystals. Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex selected a Giorgio Armani black two-button notch lapel suit along with a classic white shirt and black necktie. The Duke of Sussex received the Pat Tillman Award for Service. Cooper Flagg chose to wear a Giorgio Armani navy blue three-piece peak lapel tuxedo trimmed in satin along with a classic white shirt. Flagg received multiple awards including the 2023-24 Gatorade National Boys Basketball Player of the Year award. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Giorgio Armani

Just for Me is a program dedicated to welcoming individuals and families with diverse sensory and accessibility needs to discover and explore everything Frost Science has to offer. This event is a way for you and your family to enjoy the museum in a quiet, comfortable and accepting environment. During Just for Me hours there will be sound and lighting adjustments within the exhibitions to make them more sensory-friendly. There will also be a special tactile and interactive activation within one exhibit so guests can engage with scientific concepts at their own pace and on their own terms. We encourage families to make connections and share resources during events. Discover what a day at the Museum looks like with our Social Narrative, made just for you. LOCATION Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science 1101 Biscayne Blvd Miami, FL 33132 TIME AND DATE July 20, 2024 at 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM By ML Staff. Courtesy of Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science

Mr. Cannabis Law is pleased to announce the rebrand of its law firm into LumaLex Law, a full-service law firm serving clients in emerging and highly regulated industries, such as cannabis, psychedelics, alternative health, artificial intelligence (AI), health clinics, ketamine clinics, real estate, technology and more. LumaLex Law was founded with one guiding principle: a law firm should aim to be a profit center for its clients, not a cost center. LumaLex Law’s Founding Partner Dustin Robinson is an attorney, CPA, investment fund manager, licensed real estate agent and experienced entrepreneur who has founded multiple start-ups. LumaLex Law was established to bring this unique skill set to founders and business leaders of early-to-growth stage companies who need a law firm that treats their business like an investment, not simply a source of billable hours. Emerging industries require intuitive and experienced lawyers due to their unique regulatory challenges, complex contractual needs and intensive intellectual property considerations. With deep industry knowledge, LumaLex Law navigates emerging regulatory landscapes, mitigates legal risks and drafts tailored contracts that protect clients’ interests as their business grows. LumaLex Law’s team of seven attorneys serves clients in Florida, California, New York, New Jersey, Michigan, Connecticut, Washington, D.C., and Arizona. The law firm has been recognized by Global Health & Pharma as “Best Cannabis Legal Services Provider – East USA” and “Best Cannabis Law Firm – USA.” The law firm was also listed by Psychedelic Invest as one of the “Five Psychedelic Law Firms You Should Have on Your Radar.” Mr. Cannabis Law will continue to operate as a consulting firm that provides various non-legal services for the cannabis industry, including, but not limited to, application drafting for obtaining cannabis licenses, real estate procurement, mergers and acquisitions, financial modeling, accounting, and operational strategy. Not only has Mr. Cannabis Law become the premier consulting firm in the cannabis industry, but it has also become a brand recognized for its contribution to advocacy for the cannabis industry. Robinson serves as the Founder and CEO of Mr. Cannabis Law. “The transition from Mr. Cannabis Law to LumaLex Law marks an important milestone for the future of the company and our clients. As the world continues to evolve and technology continues to emerge, this transition allows us to service more than just cannabis and psychedelics companies, but also emerging and highly regulated industries such as AI, alternative health clinics, real estate and technology,” said Robinson. “In the fast-paced world of start-ups and growth-stage companies, companies need a legal partner who is responsive, knowledgeable, has value-add business savvy, and will treat them with the respect they deserve, and LumaLex Law provides just that.” Robinson is also a founding manager of Iter Investments, a venture capital firm that deploys capital into businesses looking to find alternative, innovative solutions for wellness, mental health, and behavioral health. In addition, he is the co-founder of Mr. Psychedelic Law, a 501(c)(4) focused on using medical and spiritual research to drive responsible legal reform in Florida for psilocybin mushrooms and other entheogens. He also co-founded Nucleus, a platform with various tools to help guide individuals on their mental health journey. Founders of new or existing businesses seeking out a law firm they can trust can contact LumaLex Law via www.lumalexlaw.com/ to schedule a free legal consultation. More on LumaLex Law LumaLex Law (f/k/a Mr. Cannabis Law) is a full-service law firm serving clients in emerging and highly regulated industries, such as cannabis, psychedelics, alternative health, artificial intelligence (AI), health clinics, ketamine clinics, real estate, technology and more. With its headquarters in Florida, Mr. Cannabis Law serves clients in Florida, California, New York, New Jersey, Michigan, Connecticut, Washington, D.C., and Arizona. The law firm was recognized as the "Best Cannabis Law Firm in the United States" and the "Best Cannabis Legal Services Provider in the Eastern United States" by Global Health & Pharma's Commercial Cannabis Awards. For more information, visit www.lumalexlaw.com/. More on Mr. Cannabis Law Mr. Cannabis Law – a consulting firm that provides various non-legal services for the cannabis industry, including, but not limited to, application drafting for obtaining cannabis licenses, real estate procurement, mergers and acquisitions, financial modeling, accounting, and operational strategy. Not only has Mr. Cannabis Law become the premier consulting firm in the cannabis industry, but it has also become a brand recognized for its contribution to advocacy for the cannabis industry. For more information, visit https://mrcannabislaw.com/. By ML Staff. Image courtesy of Mr. Cannabis Law

Rihanna carried a Gucci GG Ophidia tote bag with GG motif and web stripe, part of the Gucci Lido collection, on July 10, 2024 in New York. Image courtesy of Backgrid/Gucci Charli XCX wore a pair of black rectangular frames Gucci sunglasses court-side of Centre Court on day eleven of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 11, 2024 in London, England. Image courtesy of Getty Images/Gucci By ML Staff. By ML Staff. Image Courtesy of Gucci

Embarking on a journey that has traversed continents and cultures, Gabriella Pession's life story reads like an odyssey of its own. Born in Daytona, Florida, her upbringing as a competitive ice skater whisked her across the globe, from the bustling streets of LA and NY to the historic cities of London, Dublin, and even Russia. When a broken ankle redirected her path towards acting, she has since propelled herself to the forefront of the international stage. Recently, Gabriella wrapped filming on Peacock's epic drama "Those About to Die," alongside luminaries like Anthony Hopkins, while simultaneously delving into the ambitious international co-production tv series “The Count of Montecristo." Beyond the screen, she's carving her own narrative as a screenwriter, crafting the compelling TV series "Mamma, non mamma." With a career spanning over two decades and spanning genres from television to theatre, Gabriella's dynamic presence has captivated audiences worldwide. Join us as we explore the tapestry of her multifaceted career and vibrant life journey. Miami Living (ML): Gabriella, it’s such a pleasure to have you with us at Miami Living Magazine! You’ve had an amazing career journey so far. Can you tell us what first ignited your love for acting and how your passion has grown and changed over the years? Gabriella: Thank you!  I’m very happy to be able do this interview with Miami Living.  I started my career kind of by accident.  Really the cinema pulled me from the shirt, that’s how we say in Italian.  Because I was an ice skater and I wasn’t really thinking about acting at all.  My parents were both working in the fashion industry in Milan in the 80’s, when fashion had the top top models and amazing Italian stylists like Versace, Armani, Valentino, Dolce Gabbana, so it was really the hot moment for Italian fashion.  But I was never particularly interested in modeling.  And then Lina Wertmuller, who was the director of Swept Away, she was the first woman ever nominated to an Academy Award ever, and she was looking for her lead for 3 years.  And for a movie called “Ferdinando and Carolina”, she cast me as a lead after an audition I did, but I really had never acted before.  So that really happened by chance, I guess it was kind of meant to be.  So I started acting from the main door with my maestro, Lina, whom I consider my biggest teacher and maestro, and then over time I fell in love with acting and cinema.   But in my heart I was an athlete.  So it was a slow kind of love, starting from being on the set out of the blue, and really questioning if that was really what I wanted to do.  Lina told me I had a great talent and apparently I was very good, but I really had no idea what I was doing even though I was playing the lead directed by her and really guided by her, so I’ve learned everything through Lina.  So that’s how I started, the main role in a very goo movie, and that was my first experience on the set.  And after this, obviously other things came along, and slowly I understood I really wanted to continue this career, I fell in love with acting, theater, the set, and here I am. ML: You're starring as Antonia in Peacock’s new “series Those About to Die," an epic “sword-and-scandal” series that draws parallels between ancient gladiators and modern entertainment. What attracted you to this role? Gabriella: Antonia is the role I’ve been waiting for over 20 years of career.  She’s the role that I think every actress would love to play. Wild, fun, clever, a bit thorough but also vulnerable, very very political in a way.  She has diplomatic intelligence, very manipulative intelligence, she can use femininity and cruelty with a mixture of sensuality and sexuality when she needs to.  So above everything this role is a lot of fun.  She is a Patrician, she’s noble and she lives in a man’s world.  When she needs to impose herself through her cleverness.  Not only the presence and the beauty that she has, but it’s really the intelligence that she has that pulls her forward in the society that is really driven by men at that time.  So she is like a woman with courage that lives in a man’s world, but she is playing everything behind the scenes, but really moving things forward with her feminine power. ML: You've worked alongside some incredible talents, such as Anthony Hopkins. Is there a particular moment or piece of advice from a co-star or director that has profoundly impacted your career or approach to acting? Gabriella: I think the best advice that i’ve ever had was from Lina Wertmuller again, when in the first movie I did with her, I was around 18, she told me “remember, the cinema thinks and the theater speaks”, which means you have to basically do nothing in cinema, because the camera can really get into you, you don’t have to do that much to actually do the work.  But the theater speaks, so the theater is much bigger and it’s not about thinking.  So I think this concept of the cinema thinking and the theater speaking is amazing advice that always stayed with me. ML: You’ve had the chance to film in some of the world’s most beautiful cities. Do you have a favorite filming location, and what made it so special? Gabriella:  My favorite location ever is also the city I chose to live in too, and that’s Rome.  Shooting in Rome is something completely epic.  I’ve shot a lot of scenes here in 20 years, and it always surprises me, I never get used to it, it’s always breathtaking the beauty of this place, it’s so epic.  So I would say for sure Rome, but I also had the luck to shoot a tv series called “Capri”, and we actually shot in Capri for two years.  So I had the luck to really live on the island for two years and shoot in the Amalfi coast.  It was very fortunate to wake up there and see the sunshine and jump in the water during our work breaks with the crew on set. It's a memory that I will always have with me. ML: Directed by Bille August, “The Count of Montecristo" promises to be an ambitious project. What was it like collaborating with Bille, and how did his vision influence your portrayal of your character? Gabriella: Billie August was one of my favorite directors of all-time.  I love “Pelle the Conquereor” that won the Academy Awards many years ago, and the “House of Spirits”, so not only this, but he grew up in the world of Ingmar Bergman, who is one of my favorite directors ever, along with Federico Fellini.  So when I got the chance to work with Billie, I was very honored.  He is very gentle, refined, elegant, a kind of quiet director.  He has an elegance and a light touch, he can catch the moment in just one take.  And I remember asking him, “Can I do another take?”, and he would say, “no no no, this is perfect”.  Because he knows exactly what he needs, and if he sees it, he’s happy with one take.  So it was amazing to work with him because he has a clarity of what he wants, so it makes it easier for an actor to work with him.  And he allows an actor to be really creative, in terms of working with the character.  He really allowed me to work on my character on my own and really make some proposals, and he accepted the proposals and allows you to have creative space to make the role your own, even though it comes from a novel that is very famous.  So I think this clash of having the base of an amazing role written by an amazing author like Dumas, but also having a maestro like Billie allows you to be creative and contain you in what he needs and what he thinks works for the role, gives an actor a lot of security and a lot of safety, to really expand your creativity and not be afraid also to improvise or push yourself into areas that are kind of unknown.  Because you know you have someone who knows exactly what he’s doing and what is needed to make the project amazing. ML: Your work with WeWorld is truly admirable. Can you tell us more about your involvement with the organization and why supporting women and children in vulnerable communities is so important to you? Gabriella: I’ve been working with WeWorld for many years.  I’ve always been very conscious and very attracted to everything that has to do with women’s rights, and so it’s something that really spoke to me very strongly since a very young age.  I also met them when I was shooting a tv series called "Rossella".  It was a period tv series and was about the first women in the 1900’s that was able to denounce and go to court to denounce her husband of domestic violence.  At that time, if you were suffering abuse from your husband, it was not recognized as a crime in Italy or worldwide.  So when I played this role, I met WeWorld and we did a campaign to really promote the courage for women to speak out loud if they are victim of any kind of violence - physical, psychological.  We worked together to bring sensibility to femicide in Italy.  We have a very high number of women getting killed in our country each year, which is frightening and absolutely appalling.   So WeWorld has been amazing in this, and through me and my public work, we work together to make this reality more known in the bigger scales, and basically just talk about the issue. So that is something that I really want to continue to do more consistently.  We are still in a world where women do not have the same rights as men yet.  So there is still a lot to be done and we need to continue talking with grace and not fighting against men and making a gender war.  Because I have a lot of amazing male friends, and I have a son, and I have an amazing husband, so I think that’s the point,  But it’s really to continue to talk in order that women can get a voice and can be heard the same, because in many places in the world this is not a reality yet.  So this is what I really want to continue to do in the future. ML: Amidst your diverse career and rich experiences, what’s one thing about you that fans might be surprised to learn? Gabriella: I think one thing that my fans would maybe be curious to know is that I am absolutely obsessed with tennis.  My little boy who is nearly ten plays tennis nearly every day, and through him I fell in love with this amazing sport, in the best time of Italian tennis since we have Jannik Sinner playing #1 in the ranking, and so for the first time there is an Italian tennis player at the top of the ranking. So basically what I do in my free time is play tennis, I watch tennis, I go to some tennis matches, or I dream about tennis.  That’s really the biggest hobby I have.  And I’m off to Wimbledon next week, which I cannot wait, hoping to see Alcaraz and Sinner in a big big match. ML: Given your impressive accomplishments as an actress, writer, and producer, what legacy do you hope to leave in the entertainment industry, and what are your dreams for the future of your career? Gabriella: For my future I’m really looking forward to starring in “Hedda Gabler” directed by Patrick Marber, we are finalizing the production and I will go on stage around the end of 2025, beginning of 2026.  And that’s really an amazing achievement for me theater-wise.  And I’m really really hoping to continue with the second season of “Those About To Die”.  I’m also finishing the script for the show that I’m co-writing with another three female authors - "Mamma, non mamma." It’s the first show that comes out from one of my ideas, and I’m so excited, it has been an amazing journey. And I will be shooting next year as well between Tuscany and Milan.  So these three things are my future goals at the moment.  And most of all just continuing being really happy with what I have.  I’m in a really good place, so if that stays the same it would be a gift. Instagram | IMDb By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Gabriella Pession